Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State

This chart covers meal and rest break requirements. It does not cover other break requirements, such as breastfeeding breaks or days of rest.

Table cells are marked N/A where the state statutes or regulations are silent. In the absence of clear statutory or regulatory guidance about a particular aspect of a meal or rest break, employers should err on the side of caution by providing the break most beneficial to the employee, or consult with counsel.

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